You’ve got five minutes to fit years of commitment into a blank card. What exactly do you say? Before we get to that part, you’ve already purchased a card? Congrats! You’re doing better than most. Now let’s figure out what to write inside a card.
Whether it’s your first wedding anniversary, or you’ve been married for 45 years (again, wow, brava), we have thoughts. Maybe you’re in the mood for a sentimental message, or something with a lil sense of humor. Maybe you’re not in this couple at all; you’re writing to your parents or the couple you go on double dates with once a month. We’ve got thoughtful happy anniversary wishes to celebrate any pair’s unbreakable bond.
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Happy anniversary wishes for your partner
- If I know what love is, it is only because you are mine. Happy anniversary, sweetheart.
- You had me at “hello,” and now you have me for forever. Happy anniversary!
- Today, we celebrate the best decision you ever made. Happy anniversary!
- You're proof that love isn’t just how you feel, but how you act. Happy anniversary!
- Even after [X] years, I still wonder: “How did I get so lucky?” Happy anniversary to the light of my life.
- After all these years, I still get a thrill for you — always will. Happy anniversary!
- In the brightest of times, and the darkest, I’m so lucky to have you beside me. Happy anniversary to my one and only.
- You know I read a lot of books, but our love story is the best of all. Happy anniversary, we did it.
- I didn’t think I could love you more than on the day we married, but time has proven me wrong. I can’t wait to look back decades from now and see how much more my heart has grown for you.
- “Time flies when you’re having fun,” and this year sure did fly by with you. Happy anniversary!
- Our love grows stronger every year. Happy anniversary. I love you!
- There’s no one I’d rather go through life with than you, because our love only gets better with time. Happy anniversary!
- My heart is filled with joy and gratitude as we celebrate another year of marriage. We did it! I love you. Happy anniversary.
- Happy anniversary! As the years continue to pass, my love for you only grows.
- They say no marriage is perfect, but I think ours comes pretty darn close. Happy anniversary, my love.
- You’re the peanut butter to my jelly. Happy anniversary, my love!
- On our anniversary, I’m reflecting on what a great year it’s been together. May our love only grow deeper and stronger in the year ahead.
- Every day feels like the beginning with you. Happy anniversary!
Happy anniversary wishes for husbands
- Happy anniversary, hubby! I wouldn’t want to go through this life without you by my side.
- Loving you isn’t always a breeze, but it sure is entertaining! I love you. Happy anniversary!
- The odds of finding a husband like you are one in a million. I hit the jackpot! Happy anniversary.
- Happy anniversary to the guy who brings me so much laughter, joy and reminders to clean the dishes.
- Going through life with you is my greatest privilege and honor. Don’t ever change, my love!
- I never knew what love really meant until I met you. Now, I could never imagine life without it. I love you for all my days!
- You’re my favorite husband. Happy anniversary!
- Just remember, on [X] years ago today, you signed up for this! I love you, husband.
- Becoming your wife was the best decision of my life. Let’s do this forever. Happy anniversary!
- Happy anniversary to my one and only, my true love, my husband. Time flies when you’re married to the greatest person in the world.
- You’re the greatest treasure, my love. Except when you leave the toilet seat up, sigh. I adore you still. Happy anniversary!
- Celebrating another year of love, laughter and wonderful memories with the most amazing husband there is. Happy anniversary!
- To my amazing husband: I feel so darn lucky to call you mine. Happy anniversary!
- I still get butterflies. Happy anniversary to my husband!
- You’re the man who stole my heart, and I don’t want it back. I love you! Happy anniversary.
Happy anniversary wishes for wives
- Another year of putting up with me. You did it! Happy anniversary, darling.
- It seems like just yesterday I watched you walk down the aisle. My love has grown for you every day since. Happy anniversary!
- Where would I be without you? Thank you for always making me smile, being there for me and keeping me in check when I’m being annoying. Happy anniversary!
- My wife, you make every day better. I love you the most. Happy anniversary!
- Happy anniversary, my love! The best is yet to come. (And you can decide what’s for dinner tonight.)
- Happy anniversary to my best friend and wife. You’re the queen of my heart.
- You’re the most amazing woman. Then again, that’s why I married you. Happy anniversary.
- Thank you for making every day special. I can’t imagine life without you, my sweetheart. Happy anniversary!
- You know I’m not perfect, and you love me still. I love you, and you’re perfect. Happy anniversary!
- Cheers to another year of marriage, honey! You’re amazing, and I look forward to all the years to come.
- You did it. You endured another year with me as your husband. Happy anniversary!
- I will never figure out how I got so lucky to be yours, but I’ll never take it for granted. I love you, always. Happy anniversary!
- Life with you is simply the best. I’ll always love you just the way you are. Happy anniversary!
- All these years, and our love story is just beginning. Happy anniversary, my wife!
- [X] years ago you made me the happiest man on earth. I’m even happier now than I was then. Happy anniversary!
Happy anniversary wishes for other couples
- Happy anniversary to a beautiful couple! Here’s to another year of love, laughter and happiness.
- Another year in the books for one of the best couples around! Cheers to your love.
- Happy anniversary — you're inspiration! May we all be so lucky to find a true love like yours.
- You two are a reminder that love only gets better with time. Happy anniversary!
- As you celebrate another year of marriage, may your love continue to blossom. Happy anniversary!
- Cheers to a love that makes everyone else in the room jealous. Happy anniversary, lovebirds!
- May your anniversary be filled with gratitude, good memories and joy. Here’s to many more happy and healthy years!
- We can’t wait to see what joy and blessings another year of matrimony brings you both.
- We all love watching your love grow and wish you continued happiness today and forever.
- You make it look so easy! Happy anniversary to one of our favorite couples.
- What a special couple! Wishing you a lifetime of health and happiness.
- You two are an inspiration to us all. Congrats on another year together. We love you!
- Happy anniversary! Remember, the secret to a thriving marriage is...well, you tell us!
- People often say the first year of marriage is the hardest. One down, forever to go, lovebirds!
- Best wishes as you embark on another year as a married couple. Watching you is a testament to what a loving commitment can look like.
- Happy anniversary to a strong couple that doesn't sweat the small stuff — [X] years together is some pretty big stuff. Bravo!
- Happy anniversary to a couple that has built an incredible life together. You’re a great example of enduring love.
- What a partnership! Now, tell us your secrets. Happy anniversary!
- We’re thinking of you on your anniversary. Wishing you another year of laughter, adventure and fighting over the remote. Congrats on [X] years!
- It seems like just yesterday we watched you say “I do.” Now, it’s been [X] years of watching you build a life together. Happy anniversary to a pair that looks at each other the same way they did on their wedding day.
Happy anniversary wishes for parents
- Happy anniversary to the greatest parents any kid could hope for, Mom and Dad! I hope you have a great day and thank you for being an inspiration to us all.
- To the Most Valuable Parents around: Wishing you two MVPs many more home runs together in the years to come. Happy anniversary!
- To a funny, smart, kind, patient, loving and wise couple. You must take after your favorite child! Okay, maybe it’s the other way around; happy anniversary!
- I love that you two still manage to laugh together after all these years, and support each other through whatever muck or gold life throws at you. Happy anniversary!
- Happy anniversary. You both deserve a medal!
- What a beautiful thing to watch your love flourish and thrive after all these years. Best wishes for another beautiful year together!
- Thanks for showing me what love looks like, Mom and Dad.
- I’ve been inspired by the best couple around to strive for a healthy and happy marriage and never settle. Another 365 days around the sun together. Congrats on [X] years together!
- It takes two very special people to have a relationship as deep and caring and fun as yours.
- I wish I could have been at your wedding, Mom and Dad! At least now I have the greatest couple in the world to guide me through life. I love you both so much — happy anniversary!
- With every year that goes by, I’m even more amazed by you two. Happy anniversary!
- I’m so proud to be your kid. You make love look easy!
- Wow! [X] years together and you still look at each other like two crazy kids. Happy anniversary.
- I wish finding a love like yours was as easy as you make it look!
- You guys are like a fine wine — you just keep getting better with age. Congrats on [X] years!
More happy anniversary wishes for anyone
- You’re the yin to my yang. We did it!
- Wishing us a great day on the anniversary of a perfect one. I love you!
- Happy anniversary to my best half. I’ll love you forever!
- Having you as my life partner is the greatest gift of all. Happy anniversary!
- My love, my light, my forever. It’s been a great [X] years. Here’s to many more to come!
- Being loved by you is my greatest gift. Loving you is my greatest privilege. Happy anniversary!
- Happy anniversary to the person responsible for making me the luckiest person on the planet.
- Through thick and thin, I’ll always be there for you. Happy anniversary!
- Let’s keep pretending to listen to each other for another year. Happy anniversary!
- Real life with you is better than any dream. Happy anniversary, my love!
- Congratulations! I don’t know anyone else who could put up with me for [X] years! I love you. Happy anniversary!
- I love you more every day. We made it through another year of fooling everyone into thinking we have it all figured out.
- You’re the missing piece to my puzzle. Today and always, I will love and cherish you. Happy anniversary!
- I can’t believe another year has flown by with my darling, you. Happy anniversary, sweetheart!
- I’m proud of us for showing the world another year of what unconditional love looks like.* Happy anniversary! *Except can you please learn how to fall asleep with the television on?
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